Dannii Erskine cause of death

Dannii Erskine who appeared on the Channel Seven reality show Bride and Prejudice died in a fatal car accident at the age of 28.

Dannii’s family confirmed that she died on April 28 as they took to social media to confirm the devastating news.

“28/04 took Dannii’s life to a speeding driver – an awful accident,” it read before adding: “We appreciate and respect wishes we have received as a family.

“The account is going to be deleted in the next day. Thank you for your support and respect.”

Dannii’s sister, Dee, spoke out about the circumstances which led to her sibling’s death, explaining that a drunk driver hit her at a crosswalk.

Speaking to So Dramatic!, Dee said:

“As she went through a green light, a driver was intoxicated and T-boned her,” before explaining that at the time of the accident, she was alive and was rushed to hospital.

Dee went on to say that her sister’s “skull was crushed upon impact with the airbag”, before stating that she was “pronounced braindead” at 12:01am on April 29, before her life support machines were switched off shortly before 6am.

“She was 28. Full of life and trying her best to move on and meet someone. Now she won’t get that chance,” Dee concluded.